Indian Sign Language Classes for Hearing Learners - Beginner and Intermediate
by Deaf Enabled Foundation (DEF)
Learn Indian Sign Language
Indian Sign Language Classes for Hearing Learners - Beginner and Intermediate is a course by Deaf Enabled Foundation (DEF), open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹9,440
Duration
Beginner: 1 month or 3 months. Intermediate: 2 months covering 44 hours.
Format
Individual
Time needed
1 hour a day on weekdays, or 2 hours a day on Saturdays
Key dates
- Dates
- 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Online · Live online classes
About this opportunity
Deaf Enabled Foundation runs Indian Sign Language classes for Deaf and hearing learners. The course has two levels, Beginner and Intermediate, and each level is enrolled separately through its own online admission form.
The Beginner level, called Basic Indian Sign Language, runs either for one month on weekdays at one hour a day, or for three months on Saturdays at two hours a day. The Intermediate level, called Semi-Advanced Indian Sign Language, runs for two months on weekdays at one hour a day and covers 44 hours. Applicants state their preferred days and timings on the admission form, and the Foundation confirms the batch timing after admission.
The Foundation describes the classes as open to anyone interested in learning Indian Sign Language as a language, and states that the course is also a requirement for those who wish to work as sign language interpreters. Classes are taught by Deaf instructors, and published learner accounts describe online sessions with participants joining from cities across India. Entry to the Intermediate level requires completion of the Beginner course.
Eligibility
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Intermediate level: completed DEF ISL Beginner course
Open to Deaf and hearing learners. Deaf Enabled Foundation states that it provides sign language courses for anyone who is interested in learning it as a language. No minimum age is published for either level, and the admission form records date of birth and age without stating an age floor. Entry to the Intermediate level requires completion of the DEF ISL Beginner course.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The Beginner level covers basic Indian Sign Language and the Intermediate level covers semi-advanced Indian Sign Language over 44 hours.
Rewards and recognition
Career pathways
Deaf Enabled Foundation states the class is a requirement for those who wish to take up work as interpreters of Indian Sign Language.
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Guided signing practice in each session
- Daily revision of the previous session's signs
- Homework assignments with instructor feedback
- Conversation practice with batch mates
How to apply
- 1Choose the Beginner or Intermediate level
- 2Fill the online admission form for that level
- 3State preferred class days and timings
- 4Pay the course fee for the chosen level
Camp details
Trainers
Classes are taught by Deaf instructors of Deaf Enabled Foundation.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Beginner level: Rs 3,540 for the 1 month weekday batch, or Rs 5,900 for the 3 month Saturday batch. Intermediate level: Rs 9,440 for the 2 month weekday batch covering 44 hours.
Refund policy
The Foundation states that the fees are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Indian Sign Language Classes for Hearing Learners - Beginner and Intermediate free?
No. The registration fee is ₹9,440.
What will my child gain from Indian Sign Language Classes for Hearing Learners - Beginner and Intermediate?
Learn Indian Sign Language as a full language. Taught by Deaf instructors. Two levels with a clear path from Beginner to Intermediate. Understanding of Deaf culture alongside vocabulary.
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